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Adventures in Guadalajara, Mexico

Adventures in Guadalajara, Mexico

As I mentioned in Friday’s post, my first international trip of the year took place over the weekend. For those who read the post, I mentioned that I would be announcing the destination upon my return. If you guessed Guadalajara, Mexico after seeing the picture of Jose Clemente Orozco’s “Hombre de Fuego,” you were correct! … Continue reading »

Pamilya: The Reason I’m Learning Filipino

Pamilya: The Reason I’m Learning Filipino

If I could have any superpower, I’d want the ability to understand and speak every language in the world. I recently read Nataly Kelly’s Huffington Post interview with author Michael Erard, who examined the lives of extreme language learners in his new book, “Babel No More.” The language capabilities of the people mentioned in the article blew … Continue reading »